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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361.27, 12,530.88 and 4,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361.27, 12,530.88 and 4,665.24 is: 6,991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361.27 : 12,530.88 = 4,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361.27/12,530.88 = 4,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361.27x = 12,530.88 × 4,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361.27x = 58,459,562.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,459,562.61/8,361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.71

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